Hue Imperial and Forbidden city in 2,5 hours walking tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

198 Reviews | Hue
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Adult (7-90) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 8
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Option 2: Special Experience
2 Adults x $85.00
$170.00
Approx Total
$170.00
Explore Citadel by Buggy: After Imperial City, follow the guide to take a buggy to move around the canal inside the citadel and get more fun experience
Duration: 4 hours: Spend around 2,5 hours Inside Imperial city and seating buggy to move around the Citadel
Imperial City and Citadel
Buggy
Opt 3: Dong Ba and Thien Mu
2 Adults x $85.00
$170.00
Approx Total
$170.00
More attractions: After Imperial City, follow the guide to Dong Ba market & Thien Mu pagoda. Includes: Tour guide, buggy Not include: Entry fee
Duration: 4 hours
3 attractions: From Imperial City to Dong Ba market and Thien Mu Pagoda
Buggy
Option 4 with Royal Tombs
2 Adults x $135.00
$270.00
Approx Total
$270.00
3 most popular tombs: This option takes you to Imperial City and visit the most popular tombs in Hue: Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, and Tu Duc Tomb.
Duration: 6 hours
From Imperial city to the tomb: Imperial city Minh Mang tomb Khai Dinh Tomb Tu Duc tomb
Private Car: After Imperial City, our driver will take us to the royal tombs
Option 1: Small group of 8
2 Adults x $33.25
$66.50
Approx Total
$66.50
Small Group Walking Tour: Option 1: small group (Max: 8 people) Duration: 2,5 hours Do not include: the entrance fee
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Imperial and Forbidden City

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Guiding fee
  • Entrance fee

Overview

Please note that there are 4 options Opt 1: Small group tour to Imperial City Opt 2. Special Experience Opt 3: Private tour to Imperial City, Dong Ba market, and Thien Mu Pagoda Opt 4: Private tour to Imperial City and Royal tombs. Depending on the option you choose, the itinerary, and duration is different. Please read carefully!!! Option 1: This short tour lasts 2.5 hours, exploring the Imperial and Forbidden City inside the Hue Citadel. This program is specially designed to help you understand the following: * The history of the Nguyễn Dynasty and Vietnam under 13 emperors * The unique architecture from the Nguyễn Dynasty period (1802-1945) and why it was recognized by UNESCO as the first world cultural heritage site in Vietnam in 1993. * The fascinating royal life inside the Imperial & Forbidden City. * And more...

Itinerary

  • The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)

    Meet your tour guide at the meeting point, walk to Ngo Mon gate to get general information about the tour and function of this gate during the time of the Nguyen Dynasty.

    10 minutes

  • Thai Hoa Palace

    Thai Hoa Palace is the next stop. This is the most important palace among the 5 palaces built on a main axis in the Hue Imperial City, used for grand court sessions and the coronation of new emperors.

    25 minutes

  • N/A

    Hien Lam Pavilion is one of the few remaining structures inside the Hue Citadel. Let's admire and understand more about this over 200-year-old building.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    The Nine Dynastic Urns is the collective name for the 9 bronze urns cast during the reign of King Minh Mang.

    10 minutes

  • The Mieu Temple

    The Mieu Temple was built to worship the Nguyen Dynasty kings after their death. This is one of the 5 temples inside the Hue Citadel.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Chuong Duc Gate is one of the 4 gates of the Imperial City, exclusively for women

    10 minutes

  • Hue Royal Palace

    The Forbidden Purple City is the name of the third enclosure within the Hue Imperial City, exclusively for the king's family, including his wives and children. Inside the Forbidden Purple City, there are many structures with different functions.

    20 minutes

  • N/A

    Dien Kien Trung has just been reopened after 5 years of being completely rebuilt on the old foundation.

    20 minutes

  • N/A

    Thai Binh Lau (Peaceful Palace) was where the king would read books and enjoy the scenery. It is an extremely beautiful structure.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Thieu Phuong Garden, also known as the Royal Garden, has been restored with extremely eye-catching scenery. It was a place for the king and his family to stroll and enjoy the scenery.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Hien Nhon Gate was for civil and military mandarins to enter the Imperial City to work with the king. This is also where we end the 2.5-hour walking tour inside the Imperial City.

    10 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 11100% refund
June 12No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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The Citadell with Mimi is a perfect match

Published on Feb, 2025

A great day with Mimi. The Citadell and forbidden city are fantastic and our guide MIMI, is even greater. Her english is very good, her knowledge of the Citadell is fabolous, the same with Vietnams historie. She is the best guide we have ever had.

Informative and Engaging Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

We really enjoyed an informative and engaging tour with Matthew. His passion for Hue’s history is clear and infectious, and he easily answered all our questions. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Hue!

Very informative

Published on Dec, 2024

Matthew was so good. He is passionate about history and his city. He is very knowledgeable and can convey information well. I recommend having Matthew as a guide to get the most out of your quick visit to the Imperial City.

Interesting place and stories

Published on Dec, 2024

Our tour guide Matthew was extremely helpful, reliable and knowledgeable both leading up to the tour date and on the tour. Matthew shows a keen interest in the history of the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden City, and shared some great stories about the lives of the kings and queens that lived there.

Awesome guide

Published on Dec, 2024

Mathew was a welcoming, kind and passionate tour guide who shared lots of amazing information and gave a fabulous tour. I had a great time exploring the citadel and I am very glad we selected Mathew to show us around.

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